360 Youth Services Prevention Department staff and our community partners are dedicated to helping youth make healthy choices to prevent substance use.

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The 360 Youth Services Prevention Department includes student substance use prevention campaigns, school presentations, teen retreats, a high school leadership committee, parent and educator presentations, a community alliance, local resource guide + more!

D203 & D204 high school students: check out the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) meeting on Tuesday, November 10th from 6:30-8:00 pm at 360 Youth Services, 1323 Bond Street, #119, Naperville. Get involved and be the difference. Send an email to cwiltjer@360youthservices.org to RSVP for the meeting.

Fall 2026 'I Lived!' Snowball Retreat

Operaton Snowball hosted a powerful teen-led, adult-guided retreat for high school students this October. This Fall's wonderful group of teens formed bonds to create a community of caring during the weekend. This began at the camp, and then came home with participants. The outcome continues. Those on the retreat show up for others as community leaders who spread kindness in their schools. Thank you to all who participated in the weekend.

Thank you to all who help in the schools and community to get the word out about Snowball and related prevention programs for youth. It takes all of us working together—teamwork to make the dream work!

30-Second Video From High School YAC/Power of Choice

Parents of 6th-8th Graders: Your Attention Is Needed

To prevent underage drinking, take time to connect with your child by conversing, engaging, and investing in their lives. The small moments you share with your child can make a lasting impact, helping them feel supported and encouraged to make healthy choices. 

NEW! 6th-8th Grade School Banner

"Stick to Being Vape-Free" banners were distributed to all twelve D203 & D204 middle schools and junior highs. The banners share important information about the impacts of vaping, highlight that the majority of students are choosing not to vape, and it encourages students to stick to being vape-free! 

Community Alliance for Prevention Hits the Road

The 360 Youth Services Prevention team, featuring staff from the Community Alliance for Prevention, was spotted at Neuqua Valley High School Career Week in October! Wildcat students recognized the logos of Power of Choice, YAC, and Snowball and stopped to chat.

The Prevention roadshow also set up a table at a local Diwali celebration. Connections with families allowed Alliance coordinator Natasha Grover to talk with parents and guardians about ways to keep teens safe including having conversations about vaping, marijuana, and the impact on the developing brain.

Community events serve to remind us that prevention starts in our homes and within our communities. Keep talking so that kids recognize that most of their peers are not using substances.

The Prevention Department @

360youthservices.org